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Riff Tone
Scavenger of Human Sorrow
Death
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
Guitar1996/1997 B.C. Rich Stealth (USA Custom Shop, neck-through, mahogany body, ebony fretboard)
AmpMarshall Valvestate 8100
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1997-1998. Gear confirmed for 'The Sound of Perseverance' era. No evidence of pedals in studio for riff tone; distortion from amp. Pickup and amp model confirmed by interviews and forum consensus. No evidence of additional rack or pedal effects for rhythm/riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsrazor-sharp note definitionaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate pick attackminimal ambiencedry and focusedcrisp, biting treblefast alternate picking clarity
Difficulty
The riff section is highly technical, requiring expert-level alternate picking at high speed, complex rhythm shifts, and precise muting for clarity and tightness.
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Original Gear
Guitar1996/1997 B.C. Rich Stealth (USA Custom Shop, neck-through, mahogany body, ebony fretboard)
AmpMarshall Valvestate 8100
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1997-1998. Gear confirmed for 'The Sound of Perseverance' era. No evidence of pedals in studio for riff tone; distortion from amp. Pickup and amp model confirmed by interviews and forum consensus. No evidence of additional rack or pedal effects for rhythm/riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsrazor-sharp note definitionaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate pick attackminimal ambiencedry and focusedcrisp, biting treblefast alternate picking clarity
Difficulty
The riff section is highly technical, requiring expert-level alternate picking at high speed, complex rhythm shifts, and precise muting for clarity and tightness.